Episode 93: Tony Manganiello on Innovation, Disruptive Tech, and AI
You've likely never heard of Tony Manganiello, the co-founder of Austin, Texas-based data science firm Striveworks, but he's a revolutionary figure in military innovation. After graduating from West Point in 1977, Tony had a successful career as an Army officer. Upon retirement, he entered the financial trading industry where he helped digitized the New York Stock Exchange trading floor. He then went into the tech industry where he focused on data and AI. Over the past five years, through his contacts across the Department of Defense, he helped push America's Special Operations Forces units into data analytics. Tony joined host Joe Buccino in the 18th Airborne Corps podcast studio on Fort Bragg, North Carolina for a discussion on the importance of military leaders embracing disruptive technology, the value of data as a strategic asset, and the future of military Artificial Intelligence. This is a fascinating discussion, one that holds value for any military leader. Tony tells wild tales from his multiple careers as a change agent. Tony’s lived many rich lives: he’s been A Soldier, A Wall Street financial analyst, A West Point math teacher, An advisor to several key figures in national defense, An industry titan, and A confidante to many senior Army leaders. His voice is one of experience and wisdom and one that needs to be heard throughout the US military.